Original Civil War Era French Model 1842 Percussion Back Action Rifle with Socket Bayonet Ordnance though Cleve

though Cleve

Measuring about 10" across and 6" in height the embroidery of the Regimental badge shows an old muzzle loading cannon under a crown complete with Latin Motto

Beginning in 1935 this factory served as a primary manufacturer of steel helmets for the Armed Forces (Wehrmacht)

All barrels bear correct British proof markings and “square” tangs

with very high visibility white-on-black numbers and graduations

Original Civil War Era French Model 1842 Percussion Back Action Rifle with Socket Bayonet Ordnance though CleveOriginal Item: One Only. This is the typical Continental Rifled Musket that was imported Confederacy just before and during the U. S. Civil War. These were also bought and used by the Union Army in small quantities as described in the book Civil War Guns by William Edwards on page 262. This example is in approximately . 69 Caliber and is rifled with a ladder type long range back sight. These were usually produced as muskets, but the export trade